Middle to Late Quaternary palaeolandscapes of the central Azraq Basin, Jordan: Deciphering discontinuous records of human-environment dynamics at the arid margin of the Levant

Ames, Christopher; Córdova, Carlos E.; Boyd, Kelsey; Schmidt, Christoph; Degering, D.; Kalbe, Johannes; Jones, Brian G.; Dosseto, Anthony; Pokines, James T.; al-Souliman, A.S.A.; Beller, Jeremy A.; Nowell, April

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“…The chronology of Bir Tirfawi and Bir Sahara in the western desert of Egypt revealed the formation of paleolakes associated with Middle Stone Age tools during most of MIS 5 ( 52 ). In the Jordan desert, the chronology of paleolakes and paleowetlands was indicated at Qa'a Azraq (Qa'a means depression) ( 53 ), Jurf Ed Darawish ( 26 , 32 ), Lake Elji ( 54 ), Qa'a Jafr ( 27 , 55 ), and Qa'a Mudawwara ( 28 ), indicating water resources availability facilitating human arrivals in Arabia either during MIS 5 and/or MIS 3. Our data show an agreement with the timing of the Dead Sea precursors: the last interglacial Lake Samra and the last glacial lake highstands ( Fig.…”

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“…( B ) Digital elevation model map of the Levant showing the location of the study areas (yellow stars) along the Jordan Rift Valley (Wadi Gharandal and Gregra) and in the Jordanian Plateau (Wadi Hasa), and the paleolakes and speleothem records in the region. Paleolakes are represented by green circles, namely: Qa'a Azraq ( 53 ), Jurf Ed Darawish ( 26 , 32 ), Lake Elji ( 54 ), Qa'a Jafr ( 27 , 55 ), and Qa'a Mudawwara ( 28 ). Speleothem records in the Levant include Soreq cave (green triangle) ( 44 , 46 ), and the blue squares show sites with human fossils including Skhul and Qafzeh caves ( 5 ).…”

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Human dispersals out of Africa via the Levant

Abbas,

Lai,

Jansen

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Homo sapiens dispersed from Africa into Eurasia multiple times in the Middle and Late Pleistocene. The route, across northeastern Africa into the Levant, is a viable terrestrial corridor, as the present harsh southern Levant would probably have been savannahs and grasslands during the last interglaciation. Here, we document wetland sediments with luminescence ages falling in the last interglaciation in the southern Levant, showing protracted phases of moisture availability. Wetland sediments in Wadi Gharandal containing Levallois artifacts yielded an age of 84 ka. Our findings support the growing consensus for a well-watered Jordan Rift Valley that funneled migrants into western Asia and northern Arabia.

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Human dispersals out of Africa via the Levant

Abbas,

Lai,

Jansen

et al. 2023

Sci. Adv.

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“…In the Pacific coast of Mexico, long-term environmental changes along the Sonora River watershed were reconstructed after the careful examination of archaeological artifacts; these determined complex linkages between Mesoamerican and North American cultures, and the spatial association between agriculture, soil erosion, and human settlement patterns [5]. Palaeoenvironmental changes in the Azraq oasis of eastern Jordan's desert were documented with stratigraphic and sedimentological analyses; these allowed for the reconstruction of landscape evolution and human-environment dynamics in an arid environment [6,7]. Investigation of historical records, as well as ecological and geomorphic research on large granite domes in central Texas, evaluated the multiple connections and changes among different landscape elements, and the impact of recently increasing human use in a protected State Park area [8].…”

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Early Uses by Ancient Hawaiians, and Environmental, Geographical, and Ecological History, of Haleakalā Crater, East Maui

Pérez

2024

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This research assesses the environmental uses of Haleakalā Crater, and adjoining east Maui areas, by native Hawaiians during recent centuries, and evaluates the modern utilization of this volcanic depression. The study methods examine, and focus on, numerous historical and modern accounts and reports. Three historical periods were identified as follows: (1). A phase, from the ~1400s until contact with foreigners in 1778, characterized by the development of settlements, population expansion, the intensification of traditional agriculture, and the political consolidation of Maui. The construction of the Kiha-a-Pi‘i-lani trail across the crater enhanced travel between distant island areas. (2). Following the collapse of Maui’s human populations during the late 1700s, and until the 20th century, came a period distinguished by scientific exploration of the crater, and intentional or accidental introductions of animals, including goats, horses, cattle, and wild dogs. (3). After Haleakalā became a National Park in 1916, efforts to eradicate introduced animals and to encourage the reproduction of silverswords and other plants were initiated. Unfortunately, in retrospect, construction of a modern paved road, improvement of hiking trails, and building of facilities allowed swift access to the Park and substantially increased tourist numbers, up to ~2 million yearly visitors. Faced with such crowds, the long-term planning of Park resources appears to be a formidable task.

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Azraq Basin, Jordan

Ames

Córdova

2022

Encyclopedia of Geoarchaeology

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Middle to Late Quaternary palaeolandscapes of the central Azraq Basin, Jordan: Deciphering discontinuous records of human-environment dynamics at the arid margin of the Levant

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Human dispersals out of Africa via the Levant

Human dispersals out of Africa via the Levant

Early Uses by Ancient Hawaiians, and Environmental, Geographical, and Ecological History, of Haleakalā Crater, East Maui

Azraq Basin, Jordan

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